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Multiverses
Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo
May 1, 2012
Opening Remarks
VENERABLE Hi. Thank you again for the opportunity for the electrons of the
universe to share thoughts and to contemplate the significance
of our lives and the opportunity to generate what is beneficial
and wisdom enhancing.
Opening Blessing
May our time together reveal the wisdom seed in each and
everyone. And may appearances of confusion reveal the
essence of awakened mind. May we see through the arising
appearances as transparent and recognize that all appearances
are a dream created by our speech and action. May the wisdom
potential in everyone flourish and grow.
When we speak of multi-universes, many thoughts come to
mind. We can, on a very simple level, consider the concept of
an ideal realm. Through religion, through philosophy, we have
an idea of what is an awakened human being.
And many of us aspire to that. And many of us have taken the
vow to actualize that wisdom potential in our lifetimes. That
ideal, in a sense, looks like it is outside of us, yet that which we
aspire to become, the seed of it is also within us.
Like Nesting Russian Dolls
Like the Russian dolls nesting within each other, different
aspects of mind give rise to different understanding and also,
appearances of different realms.
When we consider that all appearances arise from space and
the new insight that is being understood about the energy of
light, it is clear that our thought, good vibes, good medicine,
conscious thought and action contribute to stability in our lives
and also, the energy of our minds through the power of prayer,
or clear intention also contributes to the body’s ability to receive
the light of that clear awareness and to be restored to its natural
state of awakened health and awaked understand.
Light, you can say, is a carrier wave. And on that wave we
project with our speech and action ripples which become the
lives we lead and, ultimately, the ripples become many worlds
and, also, the essence of life and wisdom within ourselves.
Excuse me one moment, please. [pause]
JENNIFER For those of you who don’t know, Venerable actually has a wolf
that lives with her and another dog and, sometimes they get into
things. They get excited by the teaching.
VENERABLE Sorry for the interruption. They left the keys in the house. The
intention to be here as human beings is the result of our
exploration, our echoes of dreams, activities of yesterday that
become the action of today.
In terms of the multi-universes we are already inseparable from
that awakened being. Yet attention is to, perhaps, three dolls
within the nesting set. And we’ll say there are 11 dolls nesting
one within the other.
The first doll is the awareness that the innermost is the
awareness that all appearances arise from space. And then the
second is the awareness of our bodies and our sense reception
and our interpretation of what the senses reveal.
And you can say the third doll is the ideal that we wish to
accomplish to polish our intelligence to understand how the
world works, to be in good relationship with family and friends.
And the fourth doll, we can say it relates to the potential of all of
us as one, yet reporting information into the field of light as
apparent, individual forces, understanding that, ultimately, we
are one.
And the awareness that information is actually shared in the
field of light, has been uncovered by scientists in Russia by
impressing a salamander egg with the energy of the frog egg,
then the salamander literally becomes a frog.
This can be a message to us about the ambient thought forms
and the projections of mind that come through the media,
through our speech and how we think about ourselves and
others.
Ultimately, we are inseparable from the awakened state, yet we
project the idea that we are not part of the universe. Or, we
project the idea that there are others and there are some are
good and some are not and, thus, the illusion of separation
wants to preserve itself by further building the wall of difference.
When we settle into the heart’s awareness, it is clear that all of
us drink water. We breathe air. We are sustained by the life of
the planet, and that there is limitless potential in this field of
mind, yet we choose a concept of not enough, or limit.
The same way a child who has been told again and again, “You
cannot understand. You cannot understand,” and then begins to
believe they do not understand. The mind’s projections and our
belief systems limit the view and the awareness of that fourth
doll and that shared consciousness as really being our ongoing
communication.
And we can say the fifth doll, that doll is mindful of the elements
and how the energy of light gives rise to water, fire, air, earth
herself, all this arising from space.
And, in our own bodies, we have some awareness of those
elements as we receive massage or acupuncture. And we find
that, “Oh, too much anger,” then the wood element is harmed
and the kidney element is harmed. And the antidote of
compassion and forgiveness opens the gate for that natural
potential of wellbeing to flow.
All this is happening in this very moment. We live in the world of
our senses. We live in the world of imagination. We also live in
the world of photonic energy and, through the communication of
these photons, we communicate with the past. And we also
communicate with the future.
There have been some interesting experiences about quantum
entanglements. And I thought this was rather interesting
because it was similar to a meditation exercise that many of us
have done in the past.
And this is where one sits between two mirrors, eyes open and
a candle and bowl of water, and gives thanks for all that we
receive and ask how can we be all that we come here to be?
Entanglements As Aware States
There is an article and it is from Live Science. It’s entitled
Wacky Physics. And it talks about entanglements as aware
state, where two particles remain intimately connected, even
when separated over vast distances.
Future actions may influence past events when photons, or
electrons, are placed in front of a mirror. And so the mirror, in a
sense, gives information, or reflects information into the past,
and also into the future.
So, both pairs of photons are entangled and then the first two
particles in the first set are entangled with each other. And the
two particles in the second set are entangled with each other.
From one photon in each pair is sent somewhere. Of the two
particles that are left behind, one goes one place and one goes
the other.
The way to entangle one is to send them onto a half-silvered
mirror, Dillinger told Live Science. It reflects half of the photon
and transmits half. If you send two photons, one to the right and
one to the left, then each of the photons have forgotten where
they’ve come from, kind of like states of human condition.
And they leave their identities and become entangled. Dillinger
said the technique one day may be used to communicate
between super fast quantum computers.
What is interesting about these ideas of quantum entanglement,
is that they nourish the mystic’s inquiring mind in terms of the
idea of past, present and future and the concept of projections.
What do we choose to energize in this life? Ultimately, it is clear
that all appearances have arisen from the clear light. And, in this
process, individual beings have arisen. And, simultaneously, we
are not separate from that natural awakened state.
How was it forgotten? Perhaps the concept appears to be
impermeable, yet it is not. And we know the concepts,
themselves, are not impermeable because they continuously
change.
And when we examine with our senses, with our mind, how
such thoughts arise, as we peel away the concept of I, we see
this person I called myself is actually in relationship with myriad
other beings. And the reflection that appears as I, myself, is also
a reflection entangled in the lives of others.
The impact of another person’s action, if my friend has sorrow, I
sense their sorrow and I will reach out to them. And also, when
people feel my call, they reach out to me.
We do get demonstrated to us in this world our connection,
because when a friend is about to call, you have a sense that
they will. Or, when you wish to meet someone again, you find
that you do.
This can be explored as a field of energy. And we can call it
light, or we can call it energy. We can even call it mind. We can
call it God. Whatever is the field, we are all united in it.
The idea of multiple universes also explains how there are
galaxies, and also dimensions, that we have a sense of
because when they bend space, or we consider these possible
universes through mathematics and through contemplation.
The mystic’s way of considering these various dimensions of
considering these various dimensions is to explore the heart, to
look within and to examine how it is I have this precious gift of
the human body. How is it I have the good fortune of sense?
What are the means that have created the lives that we live?
As we begin to examine, who is this person I call I, it is clear
that it is not one person. It is energy that is changing. It is a field
of potential. And this I also has within all the knowledge and the
information of the field, yet it is forgotten through attachments in
the belief in I.
Our human bodies are very real. And these times are revealing
to us our human bodies as a field in communication. And the
opportunity to have a mind is, indeed, a precious gift. And with
the eye of penetrating insight, we see how worlds are constantly
created and also fall away.
Many years ago, 1987 to be exact, many native elders from
Central America, sent runners to reach people in the North and
in the far South, asking that we put out yellow flowers in the
morning and make prayers, and that we give thanks to the
energy of the sun and the energy of the universe and the many
universes behind the sun.
The concept of multi-universes began as the idea of our sun
awakening to its wisdom nature through flows of energy coming
from another universe that began to vibrate the boundaries of
this world that we know. Just as the wind blows the trees, the
energy that is coming to our galaxy, or some refer to it as a
photon cloud, it is also blowing away those concepts which are
limiting and limiting our awareness.
What is being swept away? First thing being swept away is the
idea that we are separate and that our thought does not impact
upon the environment.
The first test, or the first example to test results was to work with
plants, some plants to totally ignore and others to say, “How
beautiful and lovely you are,” and also to say words of
appreciation over the water that which feed the plants that we
are in communication with.
Many students could see within three to seven days that those
plants they spoke kindly to, and also the water that was blessed,
gave rise to a faster growing and healthier looking plant.
And so what this means to each of us is to take note of our
speech. What are we thinking about ourselves? What do we
think about other people?
When we feel the winds of change, the winds blow the dead
leaves away from the ground revealing the new green grass that
is about to arise. And we see many belief systems are also
being blown away. Their illusory nature, like dust, flying off that
we can see more clearly the potential for awakened human
activity like the new green grass waiting to grow.
And so it grows within us also, where each of us, as we
examine our thought, our speech and action, take note of those
thoughts and words that cut us away from the remembrance of
who we are.
What are those thoughts and words? To say I hate someone or
something is also cutting short one’s own life force. To have
envy is also cutting short one’s life force.
Reading From Transformation of Suffering
I’d like to read a prayer that is opening the book called
Transformation of Suffering: A Handbook for Practitioners,
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche.
“I pay homage to the Vajra Mind of indestructible nature, the
basics of all immeasurable qualities, including great compassion
and wisdom awareness. Even though all sentient beings want to
be free from suffering, the darkness of ignorance is thick, as the
light of awareness does not penetrate. May the great, victorious
ones dispel their goodness.
The ocean of blood of sentient beings, desire is so deep they
cannot cross it without help. May the great compassionate one
bless them with enough strength to cross the ocean.
“The elemental fire of hatred is so powerful that it burns the silks
of peace and harmony. May the rain of wisdom of all victorious
ones quench those flames.
“The mountain peaks of pride and arrogance are so high that
these beings cannot surmount them. May the equanimity of
victorious ones give blessings so that beings can see others as
themselves.
“The sharp knife of jealousy cuts the tree of virtue. May the
[unintelligible] give blessings so that beings may rejoice for
others.
“Grant blessings to purify these afflicted emotions. Grant
blessings to achieve wisdom awareness which enables beings
to see their innate nature. Grant blessings so that genuine
peace, joy and happiness permeate all minds throughout the
universe.”
That is a very wonderful prayer because it reminds us that
blessing do, indeed, flow. And, in a sense, we can say those
blessings appear to come from another realm, yet we,
ourselves, are not separate from those realms.
The blood of desire is so deep we want, everyone one wants a
good place to live, good friends, fresh water, good food. And
sometimes the want becomes even larger. The one may want
power over, or one may believe there is not enough for
everyone.
Ultimately, it is an abundant universe. And the message of the
elders from Central America in the offering of the yellow flowers
in morning prayers, the message was to recognize the bounty
that we received, and to give thanks, and to know that we are in
a circle of relationship.
Through the offering of prayer, we also acknowledge that
ourselves, and other beings, are awakening. As the sun in her
meditations, we seize grace from other dimensions.
We, too, see the dust of confusion swept away. So, things we
thought to be real, show themselves to be illusions. The power
of our voice, and our vow to achieve awakened mind, to live as
dignified human beings, and to benefit all those we meet, having
this intention, like a dream, sweeps away the dust of confusion.
And as we examine our hearts and give appreciation for all
those who made it possible for our life to be, as we offer this
appreciation, we also recognize and connect ourselves to the
energy of abundant creation.
So, when someone is hungry, or fearful of being hungry, this is
something that I learned from my grandparents. When you offer
food to another, in this way we will open the gateway for the
creative potential within ourselves to bring forth what is good for
everyone.
How do we describe the energy that is coming and touching our
sun? Now, we are talking about the fifth doll, the sixth and the
seventh doll in a set of 11.
And the sixth doll is resonating with the pulse, the tone, of our
galaxy’s black hole. And its waves have given rise to what we
see. And from another dimension, is also coming a tone that is,
in a sense, raising the pitch, even changing the ways in which
the way atomic elements decay, so we are being speedily called
to the table.
Come to the table and enjoy the feast. What is the feast? It is
the feast of awareness, the joy of our connection in a wondrous
world. We say that the one time cycle ends and a new one
begins.
And I’ve heard some elders in the past speak of setting the
tone, planning and energizing our awakened communities, our
loving communities, for the next millennium. Because how we
are today, how we speak in this moment, is energizing what
arises tomorrow.
Ultimately it is clear that yesterday, today and tomorrow is all
happening right now. So, in this very moment, through
contemplation, through appreciation, generosity, living a code of
right conduct, we are energizing a community of awake and
loving human beings.
There’s all sorts of stuff underneath. And the news is like an old
sickness, a fever playing out. These are the ways we have
looked at the world. These are the belief systems we have
energized.
And the real news is arising within our hearts. The real news is
that we are one in the field of light, and that it is a bountiful
universe and there are myriad aspects of ourselves that are
communicating with each other and that, ultimately, we are not
separate from that natural awakened being that we aspire to.
In our coming conversations, we will continue to explore this
more intensely. In this moment, I invite each of you to just
recognize yourself as blood, aware of the pathways of energy
as they move through your body, the spiraling energy of your
DNA attuned with the clear light from whence all forms have
arisen. And rest in that state for a minute. [pause]
That awakened being that we aspire to is inseparable from you
and resting within your heart. [pause] And so it is you have
direct access to that ideal of awakened beings, that each of us
are not separate from that awakened being. [pause]
Venerable Sings A Prayer
Although it exists only appearance, that presence of the
various body parts is like a hologram. The one moon is
reflected in many pools of water on the earth.
Flesh and bones are not substantial, but like a shadow. All
things change in an instant, like a mirage. Aha! Everything
is a projection of mind, like a dream. Appearances depend on
causes and conditions, like an echo.
Everything appears, but is not there. Many arise from one
like clouds and hallucinations. Everything is clear-colored
and transparent, like a rainbow. Everything is quick and
shimmering like a lightening flash.
Everything arises in an instant like a bubble. Everything
appears but is void of self-nature, like a reflection in the
mirror.
Firmly realize this and practice in your mind. And those words
are from Transformation of Suffering: A Handbook for
Practitioners by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche.
This concludes the lecture portion of our conversation. And now
I invite those who have questions to please speak them.
JENNIFER While we’re waiting for the questions, I actually have a question
for you. When you were talking about the frog energy being
impressed upon the salamander egg…
VENERABLE Yes.
JENNIFER What it made me… and then it turned into a frog. I thought that
it was very apt that it was a frog, because I also think of the fairy
tale where you kiss the frog and it turns into a prince.
VENERABLE [laughter].
JENNIFER But I was thinking that one of the things that causes so many
people to suffer is that they hold judgments and opinions about
their loved ones.
You have the mother who so loves her son and she just keeps
thinking over and over again something like, “He’ll never
succeed. He’ll never succeed. He doesn’t have what it takes,”
that kind of thing when a person has a strong fear, judgment,
opinion someone they dearly love, and they keep energizing it
over and over again.
Is that the same kind of an energy as that energy of the frog on
the salamander egg completely changing the whole, I guess,
DNA and structure of the embryo?
VENERABLE Certainly, it is clear that our thoughts have energy and what we
project upon another we also project upon ourselves. So, the
concepts of fear and limitation become a limit because we
energize them.
We can see through the concept of limit by considering, what is
it I can learn? Or, what is it we can accomplish so that the
wisdom potential within us does, indeed, flourish and grow.
So, the universe is not static. All things continue to change. And
having the gift of the human body, it is wise to know this both.
Fear arises. Concept of limit arises. What is the antidote and
how may I apply it in my life?
So, the fearful parent who sees the toddler toddling about
understands, “Oh, let me stand back and praise the wobbly
steps, and then strong walking becomes apparent.”
Even how we think of ourselves, in our mind chatter we have
judgments about how people love us or don’t love us, or how we
think love is expressed.
In a sense, it is like putting screens between ones’ self and the
moment. And the screens are sometimes composed of
experiences of the past. So, the first step is to be brave and to
peel away those screens of conditioned view.
The screen of unlovable, or the screen of supreme, whatever is
the idea of self we examine. And we begin to see, “Oh, this
comes from such and such a moment, or situation. It is not the
present. Let me see how it is in the present I choose to express
the ideal of right relationship?”
On some levels, the thought forms accumulate in the body like
stale energy, or stale water. And you asking the question and
analyzing the emotion, one begins to move away the screen
and, in a sense, dissolve it so that there is more clear
communication with the now.
There are many therapies that work to help the human being
unravel the emotional knots of the past and the present, and to
release that skillful energy in the moment.
And, of course, examining our own speech and action is the
first. And also, it is supported by awareness of an ideal. The fact
that one experiences dissatisfaction indicates there is an idea of
what is satisfaction.
Examining The Ideal
Examine that ideal. Certainly, in a culture, one’s philosophic and
religious discussion, we have ideals of an awake human being,
of a compassionate human being.
And, rather than just seeing that as outside of ourselves, we
also recognize that potential as inseparable from us. Where do
we place our attention?
Do we draw that ideal of awakened, loving activity to our heart?
And do we see our family and friends as mirrors of ourselves in
a dance?
So, the person who has harsh judgment about a family member,
or a friend, this is also a mirror of one’s own self-judgment. So,
peeling it away, “Ah, I see. This is an idea, a thought form, but is
it really me?
In Vajrayana Buddhism, we speak of the awakened state that is
revealed with the dissolving of the appearance of ignorance. So,
hatred becomes compassion, and pride can become skillful
activity.
We don’t run from the emotions. We observe them and we see
them as we would look at the reflections on a pool. We know it
is not really us. It is our projection, a vibration, a thought form
we’ve chosen.
Back to your question, do we manifest what we speak? So, if
I’m saying to someone they’re clumsy, they’re clumsy, they’re
clumsy, in a sense, we are adding to the storehouse of their
energy of clumsiness, and also one’s own storehouse of
clumsiness.
It is clear the importance of our speech. No, not as the… It has
no boundaries. We have notions. We think of, “If you really
loved me, you would do it this way. If you really cared, you
would show it this way.”
In relationships, people discuss how they wish to be with each
other. And both must courageously peel away the illusions of
what we think we are, to recognize who we are.
When the judgments are flowing, and we think our friends and
family are not doing it right consider, “Well, what can I do that is
beneficial and how will I express love, skillful activity in a most
artful and pristine way?”
Is that helpful, Jennifer?
JENNIFER It’s very helpful. Thank you so much, Venerable.
STUDENT Hi, Venerable.
VENERABLE Hello.
STUDENT Your answer and Reverend’s question, were so tied into what
question I have. In addition to when I’m getting negative
reactions to people at work, in addition to that judgment
indicating a projection that I’m having, that self-judgment, one
thing that I’m noticing when I examine that energy is that
sometimes also means that I’m looking to the outside to fulfill
me. And when I center into the oneness that’s within me, and
also within them, and I fill up through the oneness, then the
judgments go away.
VENERABLE Yes.
STUDENT Can you describe that? Can you answer to that a little bit more
then?
VENERABLE Yes. When there is someone to argue with, and when there’s a
tradition to be maintained, the reverberations go on and on.
When we settle into the heart and recognize that we’ve all
arisen from one space and we’re here together for a reason
we’ve chosen to be, then what was an argument becomes quiet
as we remember why we’ve come to be together.
If when we want to protect our opinion, what we know, or this or
that, that the argument arises. And then when we rest in, “Ah,
we are here together,” the argument dissolves and pathways of
skillful action and accomplishment become apparent.
STUDENT You are amazing. You tapped right into that one. Thank you.
VENERABLE Life is amazing and we are amazing. It is incredible to have the
gift of life and to walk on the earth, to share.
And because it’s so precious, it is wonderful when we examine
our minds and we commit our action to generating joy and
wonder and accomplishment.
Doctor Garajev claims that communication is not something that
happens only inside individual cells, or between one cell, or
another being. He claims that organisms use this light to talk to
each other, and suggests that this could explain telepathy.
In a sense, we already have our own wireless Internet, based
on the spirals of light inscribed in our DNA. This is an article.
And the question is, is DNA the next Internet.
And Dan Eden examines some amazing claims made by
Russian scientists.
JENNIFER Venerable, we have a couple of questions that were written
online.
VENERABLE Okay.
JENNIFER One is thanking you for your wisdom and the question is, if we
have anger, or hatred towards someone who may have harmed
us, if we unravel that emotion and the feelings further, will we
eventually come to compassion? If they move through the
feelings, will they finally have the willingness to forgive?
VENERABLE Well, you want to have compassion for yourself and for others.
When there is anger and one has experienced harm, you also
want to consider the establishing of boundaries for right
relationship, so that there is not an opportunity for that person,
or any such situation, similarly to cause harm.
Yes, people hurt each other and have done many not good, and
unkind, things to each other. And one is continuously hurt even
after the situation is past, until one recognizes that harm was
done, and that we forgive ourselves and others. And we also
establish a clear boundary, like a permeable membrane, that
will only allow into our field that which is wisdom and life force
enhancing.
Different Parts of Forgiveness
So, I’m saying that there are different parts of forgiveness. If we
stay angry, then that person is still hitting us, or whatever. When
we recognize that person attempted to darken the light that is
this consciousness, then we decide, “All right. I release that pain
from my body.” And this is also a physical process because
there are physical and emotional scars that build up, so one
unwinds that experience and offers it that no other experiences
this suffering that I have experienced. And may no other cause
such suffering.
As one is unwinding from the threads of memory, one also
changes the field so that there is invited more supportive
situations in one’s life.
Many years ago, one of my colleagues, Doctor Louise Feynman
was doing work in Africa working with people who experienced
genocide.
And there was one man who was a Christian, and people asked
him, “How is it you are not bitter? You lost your whole family.
You lost your arms.” And his response was, “If I became bitter,
then they would still be harming me.”
There is a point where we pull out the water of bitterness that
others may not suffer that which was suffered, and that others,
and ourselves included, may learn how to create good
boundaries of right relationship. Is this clear?
JENNIFER It’s very clear. Beautiful. Thank you so much. We also have a
question from Simi who is feeling very grateful for your wisdom
and the teachings. And she says, “I feel so high right now I’m
having difficulty grounding myself. What advice can you give to
ground ourselves at a time like this?”
VENERABLE Breathe deep into the belly and gives thanks for all the
blessings that are your natural wisdom state. And as you
exhale, “May all beings know happiness. May all beings find the
way to the shore that is free from illusion.”
When we meditate, the electrons through the magnetic of the
telephone line and the recording, and through the light itself, we
taste those states of clear awareness. And let the taste be a
reminder that that state of awareness is your natural state.
And how we ground it is to breathe deeply. Exhale completely.
And also consider those who are refugees, or suffering,
whatever, that they may also recognize the state of grace that
flows within us all.
JENNIFER Thank you.
SHAN Hi, Jennifer. This is Shan.
JENNIFER Oh, hey, Shan.
SHAN Venerable, I have lately become aware of a pervasive learned
hopelessness, especially with young people regarding climate
change and what is happening with Mother Earth; as all the
extreme changes. I was wondering, what is the wisdom you
would offer to remedy or transform this, both through spiritual
practice and enlightened action?
VENERABLE First, yes, the world is changing and the way things were no
longer work. And something wonderful is arising. And what do
you, as a young person, want to energize?
In a sense, the energy of hopelessness is a wave of confusion.
It is like the dust that has been shaken by the winds of
awakening. And as the dust arises, one begins to think that
that’s all, where actually, that dust is energy potential for new
soil, for new growth.
On an inner level, and I know many young people have great
concerns about their future, our planet’s future. And remind that
young person, or any young person, or any age, that after the
storm the flowers bloom.
And as a spiritual practice, when people would come for healing
when I was young, they would be given seeds and told to grow
a plant, to grow and nurture a flower, to nurture that seed of
potential within themselves and that seed of wisdom that they
wish to manifest in the world.
The first antidote is, “All right, it’s looking rough out there, what
can I do? What can I grow? I can plant these seeds, these
flowers, these vegetables. And by tending them, I am also
tending the potential of an awakened, or a well-fed family, and
an awakened community.
In many ways, the despair is like a net. And there are some who
would like that net to go on. And, in ancient times, there was a
regular period, or periodically there was forgiveness of all debts,
knowing that as human beings, as communities, we start anew.
What debts do we have? People think of financial debt. The
debts that weigh most heavily on a person is the debt to the
potential we have that we don’t use, the vision we saw that we
run away from.
When someone is feeling hopeless, it is good to, even in a
flower pot on a balcony, plant some tomatoes. And for those
who are regular practitioners of Mahayana Buddhism, then you
would chant.
The chant that sweeps away illusion and clarifies the energy
pathways that one can see clearly the lucent nature of mind,
that would be:
Chant for Illusion
OM VAJRASATTVA HUNG, OM VAJRASATTVA HUNG,
OM VAJRASATTVA HUNG…….
And for those who feel a more simple way, then just the open
sound of ah, ah, I understand. Ah. [Venerable sings] Ah, ah, ah.
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.
When getting caught in a whirlpool of congested thought and
emotion, sing a heart song. Is clear?
SHAN Thank you very much. That was very clear, very helpful.
JENNIFER We have a question from Joan, Joan?
JOAN Hello, hi. Hello, Venerable. Thank you so much for helping us all
tonight. I have been struggling with a friend who seems to have
an alcohol and bipolar issue. And I’m having difficulty being
compassionate and oneness with this person.
I want to be separate and I’m feeling guilt because of not feeling
like I’m one with her, or don’t want to be around her, that type of
thing, and her behavior, so…
VENERABLE Yeah. Yeah, that’s a hard one when your friend, someone you
care for, is unwell. And you want to point the way to support
systems. And it is also helpful to address the awakening
potential within that person.
You can create very short, sweet moments where you may visit,
or see each other. And during that time, you energize the
pathways of healing.
You may share articles. And most importantly, you see the
chemistry of that person restored to balance. And you address
that person in their wholeness.
I’ll give an example. Many years ago, so that my children would
understand how precious life is, we would visit children in an
orphanage. These children had severe birth defects. Some had
very small heads, like almost as small as baseballs, yet they
had the body of a teenager. And they were strapped into
wheelchairs.
I found that by addressing with my heart, the heart of those
beings, they became animated and responded. And the staff in
that place thought that they were not aware of what goes on
around them.
Yet, when we addressed that light wisdom which is given rise to
each of us, we also address the pathway of that person’s
awareness of their light and their potential to be well.
It is not a bad thing to say you don’t want to be around when
someone is acting out without understanding. What you do as a
friend and a human being is point the way.
Here are some possibilities for you and, most importantly, to
address that person as a whole person. Of course, you do it in a
very careful and orderly fashion because you want to, in a
sense, leave stones on the path so they can find their way back
to their wellbeing.
It is not wrong to say, “Oh, I cannot be in this situation.” And it is
wise and kind to leave hints on the road for that person’s
healing and wellbeing, because somehow you have chosen to
be in each other’s lives. Is there a way? Is that real for you?
JOAN I’m sorry. Is there a way?
VENERABLE Yeah, is there a way for you to relate in that manner, and do
these words ring true to you? Can you apply them?
JOAN Yes, I did try sending sort of a compassionate e-mail, but it was
returned with more abusive statements. I believe now, you’re
right. I should just pray for her wholeness and for her chemistry
to be restored, and do this silently.
VENERABLE Yes, and when you do speak, speak of the beauty of the
moment, the good things. Energize the positive. Something I
learned many years ago, a woman came to my grandfather.
She wanted him to make a medicine for her husband not to go
away. And what he did was reveal to her how she could love
herself. Make sense?
JOAN Absolutely.
VENERABLE You are welcome.
JENNIFER It’s such a beautiful teaching, Venerable. Thank you so much.
It’s gone by so quickly. We are at our time for closing.
VENERABLE Yeah, where there is the sound cries, may there arise the
sounds of laughter and joy. Where are the sounds of refugees
wandering from place to place, may they find sanctuary. May
they find homes.
Where there is the sound of war, may there arise skillful
mediation. Where are those who are hungry, may abundant
gardens arise. May all beings realize the seed of wisdom within.
Thank you, Jennifer, for facilitating this and bringing it forth into
another year. It was a wonderful conversation.
JENNIFER Thank you so much, Venerable. It’s such a blessing for all of us.
Thank you. Thank you.
VENERABLE I believe in the light in our unity.
JENNIFER Oh, and here’s Anne to do the Long Life Prayer.
Long Life Prayer
ANNE Great Lady of the Buddha Families,
Who holds the secret Vajrayana
In the lotus grove of the teachings
Of the Practice Lineage
You are the glory of the Buddha's Teachings
And of all sentient beings
Blessed of the Vajra Dakini,
May your life, Dhyani Ywahoo,
Ever remain firm and long.
Emanation of Rainbow Light
Dharma Wisdom, Three Fires bright
Guide upon the Beauty Road
Calling all to see:
Crystal reflection, boundless compassion.
Caller of the four winds.
Wise Grandparents, Seven Sisters,
May Your Mission be accomplished,
May we assist you in the light,
May You receive many blessings,
And live a long, good life.
We thank you, Dhyani Ywahoo
Gift to the people, Great Mystery.
VENERABLE Wadogh. This meditative state will go on for about 24 hours.
And for some for three days. And always remember, we are
all one in the light of clear awareness.
Have a good evening.
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